Sébastien Laurent
Maurice Sébastien Laurent (born in Nancy on September 18, 1887 and died in Draveil on April 7, 1973) was a French painter and sculptor.
Biography
Born in Nancy, Sébastien Laurent studied with Émile Friant at the Nancy School of Fine Arts. He was awarded an honorary medal at the Salon des artistes français in 1912. He is the author of genre scenes and regionalist paintings, often in an aesthetic marked by symbolism. In 1922, he was awarded the Eugène-Thirion prize.
In the 1930s, he collaborated with the Banque de France, for which he designed many banknotes. In 1945, he was asked to design a banknote 1,000-franc note, which he proposed under the emblem of Athena, but which was ultimately rejected; in 1985, the Institut d'émission used it to test ATMs.
French Equatorial Africa
B201a (
Weaving Cloth
B201a (
- LK504a
- P-6a
Weaving Cloth
- Printer: BWC
- ND (1941)
- 120 x 80mm
- Sig 1
- Watermark: Woman in profile
For notes with this same design, see African Woman with Coffee Plants omnibus
French Indochina
B141a (
B141a (
- KM143a
- P-54a
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1932)
- 127 x 80mm
- Sig 6
- Text in Blue, Denomination Red
- Old Lao text on back, dot under "MÔT" on back
- Watermark: Mercury
- Like B139 but denomination in red
- Deloche, E. SC
- Laurent, S. FEC
French Indochina
B142b (
Ruins of Angkor
B142b (
- KM148b
- P-55b
Ruins of Angkor
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1936)
- 140 x 90mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Mercury
- Like B140a but denomination in Cartouche and Lao text on upper right corner of back
- Deloche, E. SC
- Laurent, S. FEC
French Indochina
B143b (
Khmer Temple
B143b (
- KM152b
- P-56b
Khmer Temple
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1936-39)
- 160 x 85mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Mercury
French Indochina
B144 (
B144 (
- KM157
- P-57
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1939-)
- 190 x 103mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Mercury
French Indochina
B165a (
Khmer Temple
B165a (
- KM153
- P-81a
Khmer Temple
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1949)
- 160 x 85mm
- Sig 9b
- Watermark: Mercury
French Indochina
B166b (
Elephants
B166b (
- KM156
- P-82b
Elephants
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1949-54)
- 175 x 89mm
- Sig 9b
- New Lao text
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
French Indochina
B401b (
B401b (
- KM901
- P-92
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1953)
- 127 x 80mm
- Sig 15
- Watermark: Mercury
- Like B139 but red text
- Hourriez, G. SC
- Laurent, S. FEC
French Somaliland
B112as (
Statue at Angkor
B112as (
- KM613
- P-8s
Statue at Angkor
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1928-1938)
- 207 x 119mm
- Sig 7
- Specimen
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
For notes with this same design, see Angkor Ruins omnibus
- Rita SC
- Laurent, S. DEL
French West Africa
B108g (
Weaving Cloth
B108g (
- LK162a
- P-21
Weaving Cloth
- Printer: BdF
- 3/10/1938
- 120 x 80mm
- Sig 7
- Denomination in Dark Blue
- Watermark: Head of native man
- See French Equatorial Africa B201a for Vichy issue of this design
For notes with this same design, see African Woman with Coffee Plants omnibus
- Laurent, S. FEC
French West Africa
B112c (
Weaving Cloth
B112c (
- LK163a
- P-25
Weaving Cloth
- Printer: BdF
- 5/6/1942
- 120 x 80mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Head of native man
- Like B108g but denomination in light blue
For notes with this same design, see African Woman with Coffee Plants omnibus
- Laurent, S. FEC
French West Africa
B113a (
Weaving Cloth
B113a (
- LK164
- P-26
Weaving Cloth
- Printer: BdF
- 3/2/1943
- 120 x 80mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Head of native man
- Like B108g but red denomination and signatures
For notes with this same design, see African Woman with Coffee Plants omnibus
- Laurent, S. FEC
French West Africa
B114a (
Lion
B114a (
- LK168a
- P-27
Lion
- Printer: BWC
- 1/9/1942
- 140 x 90mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Head of native woman
- Like B109 but red denomination
For notes with this same design, see Touareg Horseman omnibus
French West Africa
B120j (
Women with Pottery; Men Poling Boats
B120j (
- LK181j
- P-36
Women with Pottery; Men Poling Boats
- Printer: BdF
- 10/2/1951
- 114 x 62mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Head of bearded man
French West Africa
B121k (
Bow Hunting; Antelope
B121k (
- LK184
- P-37
Bow Hunting; Antelope
- Printer: BdF
- 4/10/1953
- 122 x 70mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Head of native man
French West Africa
B122k (
African Woman; Man with Zebu
B122k (
- LK187
- P-38
African Woman; Man with Zebu
- Printer: BdF
- 12/19/1952
- 128 x 77mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Woman's head
French West Africa
B123a (
Man with Bananas
B123a (
- LK189
- P-39
Man with Bananas
- Printer: BdF
- 9/27/1944
- 150 x 81mm
- Sig 7
- Watermark: Man's head
- Like B301a but with different issuer name
French West Africa
B124m (
Woman with Fruit Bowl; Family
B124m (
- LK195
- P-40
Woman with Fruit Bowl; Family
- Printer: BdF
- 3/8/1951
- 162 x 91mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Woman's head
French West Africa
B125i (
Woman with French Flag; Colonial Soldiers
B125i (
- LK198
- P-41
Woman with French Flag; Colonial Soldiers
- Printer: BdF
- 11/21/1953
- 179 x 96mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Marianne
French West Africa
B126g (
Woman in Native Costume of Upper-Guinea
B126g (
- LK201
- P-42
Woman in Native Costume of Upper-Guinea
- Printer: BdF
- 9/18/1950
- 193 x 105mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Woman with headscarf
French West Africa
B127d (
France with African Women; Man Playing Harp
B127d (
- LK204
- P-43
France with African Women; Man Playing Harp
- Printer: BdF
- 12/22/1950
- 211 x 115mm
- Sig 8
- Watermark: Man's head
Lebanon
B109a (
Arabic text; Mosque in Damascus, Syria
B109a (
- MK628
- P-8
Arabic text; Mosque in Damascus, Syria
- Printer: BdF
- 4/15/1925
- 237 x 134mm
- Sig 1
- Red “GRAND-LIBAN” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Deloche, E. SC
- Laurent, S. FEC
Lebanon
B117a (
Multicolor Design; Temple of Venus at Baalbeck, Lebanon
B117a (
- P-13D
Multicolor Design; Temple of Venus at Baalbeck, Lebanon
- Printer: BdF
- 1/1/1938
- 228 x 125mm
- Sig 2
- Blue “SYRIE” in a Cartouche on back
- Watermark: Ram's head
- Black “LIBAN 1939” overprint on Syria B208a
- Deloche, E. SC
- Laurent, S. FEC
Lebanon
B206a (
Baptistry of Saint John-Marc Cathedral in Byblos; Sea Castle in Sidon
B206a (
- MK649
- P-21
Baptistry of Saint John-Marc Cathedral in Byblos; Sea Castle in Sidon
- Printer: BdF
- 4/1/1939
- 234 x 127mm
- Sig 1
- Blue “LIBAN” twice on back
- Watermark: Lion Head
Lebanon
B221b (
Ancient arches from Great Mosque of Baalbek; Head of lion from frieze on Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek
B221b (
- MK685
- P-51a
Ancient arches from Great Mosque of Baalbek; Head of lion from frieze on Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek
- Printer: BdF
- 8/1/1950
- 194 x 116mm
- Sig 3
- Watermark: Horse head
- Like B221a with face/back text languages reversed
Morocco
B228a (
B228a (
- MK520
- P-45
- Printer: BdF
- 12/22/1952
- 130 x 85mm
- Sig 12
- Watermark: Lion facing; Lion profile
New Caledonia
B315e (
Statue at Angkor
B315e (
- KM415e
- P-42e
Statue at Angkor
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1963)
- 207 x 119mm
- Sig 11
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
For notes with this same design, see Angkor Ruins omnibus
- Rita SC
- Laurent, S. DEL
Tahiti
B310e (
Statue at Angkor
B310e (
- KM513e
- P-14d
Statue at Angkor
- Printer: BdF
- ND (1961-65)
- 207 x 119mm
- Sig 11
- Watermark: Profile of Man's head
For notes with this same design, see Angkor Ruins omnibus
- Rita SC
- Laurent, S. DEL
Uruguay
P-17a 1 Peso Helmeted Woman
Indians, Sailboat
P-17a 1 Peso Helmeted Woman
Indians, Sailboat
- Printer: BdF
- 7/18/1930
- First banknote series printed by BdF using Intaglio vignette over Relief
- Watermark: José Gervasio Artigas, Father of Uruguayan Independence
France
B971b (
Allegory of Peace with olive branch, Agriculture
B971b (
- F.32.41
- P-95b
Allegory of Peace with olive branch, Agriculture
- Printer: BdF
- 10/1/1942
- 195 x 115mm
- Sig 10
- Watermark: Profile of woman
France
B964c (
Woman wearing olive wreath holding statue of winged Victory
B964c (
- F.46.8
- P-97c
Woman wearing olive wreath holding statue of winged Victory
- Printer: BdF
- 7/20/1939
- 230 x 125mm
- Intaglio
- Sig 12
- Signature title “LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL”
- Watermark: Head of woman and branch
- Like B964b with Intaglio on face side only
- Rita SC
- Laurent, S. INV
- Piel, J. SC
France
B987d (
B987d (
- F.50.77
- P-132d
- Printer: BdF
- 12/1/1955
- 221 x 120mm
- Sig 11
- Watermark: Allegorical Bust
France
DIS-03-A-01 50 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-A-01 50 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 150 x 80mm
- Size of 50f Quentin de la Tour
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-A-02 100 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-A-02 100 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 160 x 85mm
- Size of 100f Delacroix
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-A-03 200 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-A-03 200 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 172 x 92mm
- Intaglio
- Size of 200f Montesquieu
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-D-03 200 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-D-03 200 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 172 x 90mm
- Size of 200f Montesquieu
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-F-01 50 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-F-01 50 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 150 x 80mm
- Size of 50f Quentin de la Tour
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-F-02 100 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-F-02 100 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 160 x 85mm
- Size of 100f Delacroix
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-F-03 200 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-F-03 200 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 172 x 90mm
- Size of 200f Montesquieu
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-H-02 100 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-H-02 100 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 160 x 85mm
- Size of 100f Delacroix
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-03-I-01 50 Francs Athena at left
DIS-03-I-01 50 Francs Athena at left
- Printer: BdF
- 1985-1990
- 150 x 80mm
- Size of 50f Quentin de la Tour
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-A-01 20 Francs Athena at Right
DIS-04-A-01 20 Francs Athena at Right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 140 x 75mm
- #10025, Size of 20f Debussy
- Watermark: Antelope and ??
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-A-02 50 Francs Athena at Right
DIS-04-A-02 50 Francs Athena at Right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 150 x 80mm
- #10054, Size of 50f Quentin De La Tour
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-A-03 100 Francs Athena at right
DIS-04-A-03 100 Francs Athena at right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 160 x 85mm
- #10103, Size of 100f Delacroix
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-A-04 200 Francs Athena at right
DIS-04-A-04 200 Francs Athena at right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 172 x 92mm
- #10202, Size of 200f Montesquieu
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-A-05 500 Francs Athena at right
DIS-04-A-05 500 Francs Athena at right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 180 x 97mm
- #10501, Size of 500f Pascal
- Watermark: Bust of Zeus
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-B-01 50 Athena at Right
DIS-04-B-01 50 Athena at Right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 140 x 80mm
- Code D (Mali), Size of 500f West African States Hydroelectric Dam and Tractor note
- Laurent, S. INV
France
DIS-04-B-04 200 Athena at Right
DIS-04-B-04 200 Athena at Right
- Printer: BdF
- 1990-1995
- 140 x 80mm
- Code H (Niger), Size of 500f West African States Hydroelectric Dam and Tractor note
- Laurent, S. INV